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Video gives rare glimpse of lynx on the hunt in northern Minnesota

Video gives rare glimpse of lynx on the hunt in northern Minnesota
Video gives rare glimpse of lynx on the hunt in northern Minnesota 00:31

MINNEAPOLIS – The Voyageurs Wolf Project released a video Monday of a lynx sneaking up on a grouse in northern Minnesota.

The lynx quietly stalks the bird along a snowy trail, before it flies away.  

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The University of Minnesota research group says it's rare to get video of a lynx, especially of one hunting.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources estimates that there are only about 100-300 lynx in the state.

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